What did she do to take us from good to great?
And why were we good when she took over but great now?
It's the whole attitude she has that is helping to take us from very good to great. For example, take a look at how our communications profile has changed. When was the last time you saw us exploit the Husky dog for all aspects of the University, make videos and presentations and press releases, post advertisements on the subway in Washington and in the New York Times, etc., the way we are now? She's rebranded the University in a way that was long overdue. Plus, the faculty we're hiring - not just the numbers, but the quality - are really, really top notch.
I had no problem with Hartley, who rowed a lifeboat for as long as possible until the State finally turned around and started paying attention to us, and I thought Austin did a very, very good job (and never cared for Hogan, so I wasn't disappointed to see him leave), but by the time she's done, Herbst is going to rank up there with Homer Babbidge as among the best Presidents we've ever had. (That's my prediction, anyhow.)
As for the amount and timing of her raise, I wonder how many of the legislators who are griping now sat idly by while the Governor's no-layoff promise stopped us from realizing $40-70 million in savings?
http://www.raisinghale.com/2013/08/13/malloys-no-layoff-agreement-savings-uconn/